Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Roll-Top Hip Pouch by Norh St. Bags Review

Sometimes you don't need to carry with a big bag, sometimes you only need to ride and carry few things: mobile phone, keychain, basic tools, lock, bike lights, wallet, sunglasses... and you only need to use a pouch!

This
sleek, stealthy pouch provides easy access to your essentials, whether
you're on the road, on the trail or on the prowl. It's unique roll-top
closure seals up tight against the elements, or stows easily in
flap-down mode.

North St.'s Roll-Top Hip Pouch was originally designed as a courier
pouch for Portland Pedal Power. They liked it so much they decided to launch
it as a regular item.

Specifications

brighter interior makes finding items fast and easy

waterproof drop liner

roll-top closure with flap-down option

internal divider with sleeves for bills and cards

adjustable belt included

reflectors for visibility

size: 7" x 5" x 1.5"

6 colors

Our review

Well, we have tested this product filling it with a lot of daily products: a kriptonite lock, sunglasses, basic tools to repair the bike in case of problems, keychains... a lot! Andthere was stillspace formore!

The products used in this pouch seem really good quality, strong belt, easy to adjust and readjust if you carry high weight things like your lock. It's waterproof and the roll top closure it's great when you are riding and you need to access to your things inside with one hand only, that's great to keep your safe while you ride.

The Roll-Top Hip Pouch comes with reflectors, as you know we use to ride wearing this pouch in the back side and it's perfect to reflect the car light's.

The success of North St. Bags’
founder/designer, Curtis Williams, didn’t arise out of thin air. His
experience as a theater designer and passion for bicycling would lead to
innovative product design people can live with. Since 2009, his convertible lifestyle solutions have made commuting extra easy with sensible designs that don’t sacrifice functionality, but are enhanced by it. North St. Bags reliably hold up to weather, travel, work and all the other rigors, both on and off the bike.

The story began several years prior in
Berkeley, CA when Curtis volunteered at a non-profit bike, sewing and
woodworking shop. Dissatisfied with the current cycling packs on the
market and the dreaded back pains from his messenger bag, he set off to
develop his own — the initial backpack pannier design of the Woodward
Convertible. After making several bags for friends and rediscovering the
simple joy of handcrafting, Curtis got hooked and North St. Bags was
born.

North St. Bags is aptly titled after the
street Curtis grew up on in Montpelier, VT; and each product line is
named after a street of significance from his life and travels. In
October of 2009, Curtis would discover some new streets after moving to
Portland, OR and setting up shop in the basement of his first home on
Woodward Avenue. Using a Juki sewing machine (found on craigslist for
$200 and still in use today), he launched northstbags.com and began
sewing custom bags for friends and customers around town.

Today, the company
operates 10 sewing machines and ships bags worldwide through
www.northstbags.com and a growing clientele of retailers. All of their
products are handmade in their micro-factory in SE Portland. The North St. Bags showroom is open to the public – So feel free to stop by and
say hello! And, thanks for shopping U.S. Made!